Sailing Yacht Collection (page 5)

Peterkin running downwind with spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Peterkin running downwind with spinnaker, 1914

The 6 Metre Bathsheba, 1933. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Bathsheba, 1933. The Fife built yacht was formerly named Naushabah

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Tuiga, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Tuiga, 1911. Tuiga was designed by William Fife III and first owned by 17th Duke of Medinaceli

The 15 Metre cutter Sophie Elizabeth sailing close-hauled, 1911. Sophie Elizabeth, launched in 1910 was designed by William Fife III

The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina leaves wake, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 6 Metre class sailing yacht Reg, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class sailing yacht Reg, 1922

The 6-metre class Wamba II, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6-metre class Wamba II, 1913

The 134 ton ketch Lavengro under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 134 ton ketch Lavengro under sail, 1911. Lavengro was designed by Herbert Stow and built by Stow & Sons, Shoreham in 1902

The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Marsinah (K1) sailing close-hauled, 1912

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III

The 19-metre class Mariquita sailing downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Mariquita sailing downwind, 1913. Mariquita was designed by William Fife III and is today the only surviving 19-metre class yacht of the six that were built

The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close reaching, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close reaching, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano making good headway, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano making good headway, 1911. Jeano, originally named Tritonia, was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano, 1911. Jeano, originally named Tritonia, was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. Creator
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The 8 Metre Garraveen, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Garraveen, reaching, 1914. Garraveen was designed by Morgan Giles and constructed by Nicholson & Pulton, Southhampton in 1914

The 8 Metre Garraveen (H7), 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Garraveen (H7), sailing on a close reach, 1914. Garraveen was designed by Morgan Giles and constructed by Nicholson & Pulton, Southhampton in 1914

The ketch Ficha at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Ficha at anchor, 1922

The cutter Monara under sail, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Monara under sail, 1913

The 8-metre Ierne sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8-metre Ierne sailing with spinnaker, 1913

Snowdrop and Correnzia racing up wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class sailing yachts Snowdrop and Correnzia racing up wind, 1911

The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre yacht Pinaster (K8) sailing with spinnaker, 1912

The 6 Metre class Cynthia setting spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Cynthia setting spinnaker, 1912

The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 118 foot racing yacht Cariad, 1912. Cariad, named after the Welsh word for Sweetheart was built by Summers & Payne in Southampton for Lord Dunraven in 1896

Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911
The 12 Metre class yachts Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911. Javotto was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1909

Group of 6 Metre boats racing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of 6 Metre boats racing, 1922

The 8 Metre Le Jade (H21) sailing in fine conditions, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Le Jade (H21) sailing in fine conditions, 1912

Group of Cruisers: Ma oona, Bloodhound, Sonya, & Creole. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Group of Cruisers: Ma oona, Bloodhound, Sonya, & Creole

A Run to East Lepe: Ostara, Mariska, Corona & Octavia, 1911. Creator
A Run to East Lepe: the 15-metre Ostara, Mariska, and 19-metre Corona & Octavia run downwind, 1911

Start of 6 Metres race, 1925. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Start of 6 Metres race, 1925

No wind for the 8 Metres race, 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
No wind for the 8 Metres race, 1931. Spinnakers flagging on downwind run

15 Metre Mariska sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
15 Metre Mariska sailing close-hauled, 1911. Mariska was designed by William Fife and launched in 1908

The magnificent 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The magnificent 15 Metre sailing yacht Jeano, 1911. Jeano, originally named Tritonia, was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910

The 44 ton ketch Wayfarer, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 44 ton auxiliary ketch Wayfarer, 1921

The 44 ton auxiliary ketch Wayfarer, 1921. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 44 ton auxiliary ketch Wayfarer, 1921

The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936

The Big Class, 186 ton sailing yacht Lulworth making good speed, 1924. Creator
The Big Class, 186 ton sailing yacht Lulworth making good speed, 1924. Lulworth was designed by Herbert William White and built in 1920

The Big Class yachts Valdora, The Lady Anne and Margherita starting the Kings Cup race, 1913

12 Metre class sailing yacht heeling over in windy conditions on upwind leg, 1938

A group of 12 Metres sailing yachts racing on windward leg in good wind, 1933. Creator
A group of 12 Metres sailing yachts including Morwenna and Veronica racing on windward leg in good wind, 1933

The 10 Metre class Pampero (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 10 Metre class Pampero (F8) sailing close-hauled, 1914. Pampero was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1912

The 6 Metre yacht Peterkin, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre yacht Peterkin, 1914

The 15 Metre cutter Paula II close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre cutter Paula II close-hauled, 1911. Paula II was designed by Alfred Mylne and launched in 1910

The 40-rater cutter Carina heeling in good wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina heeling in good wind, 1911. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

The 167 ton ketch Anemone under sail, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 167 ton ketch Anemone under sail, 1922

The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913

Three 19 Metres yachts racing, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Three 19 Metres yachts racing, 1913

The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 40-rater cutter Carina sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Carina was designed by George Lennox Watson for Admiral Montagu and built in 1894

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"Capturing the Grace and Power of Sailing Yachts Through Time" The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda showcases its majestic presence as it sails close hauled in 1933, a true symbol of elegance on the open seas. Cremona crashes through a wave in 1913, crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, displaying their exceptional craftsmanship and ability to withstand the forces of nature. Witnessing an exhilarating race downwind, sailing yachts White Heather and Shamrock compete fiercely, showcasing both speed and agility on the water. Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV defies expectations without its topsail in 1914, demonstrating resilience and determination against all odds. The Yarmouth One Design Greywing takes to the waters in 1922 with Kirk & Sons' signature touch, embodying both beauty and functionality in perfect harmony. Trivia comes alive as a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled in 1939; an embodiment of precision engineering combined with sheer passion for sailing. Womba II races downwind with incredible speed in 1913; another masterpiece from Kirk & Sons that leaves spectators breathless with its performance on the waves. The schooner Meteor IV sets sail gracefully in 1912 under Kirk & Sons' expert craftsmanship – a testament to their unrivaled skill when it comes to building magnificent vessels. The cutter Shamrock beats upwind effortlessly thanks to Kirk & Sons' expertise; this vessel represents not only strength but also finesse while conquering challenging conditions at sea. Stella glides through the water close-hauled in 1914 – yet another remarkable creation by Kirk & Sons that combines artistry with functionality for an unforgettable sailing experience.